William N. Pohl, Child Custody Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
Over 12 years of legal practice · focused on Child Custody, Education, and Employment
AssociateatFABIAN VANCOTT
Salt Lake City, UT
Practicing child custody in Salt Lake City since 2014.
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- Years practicing
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William N. Pohl is an associate based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Education, and Employment. William has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at FABIAN VANCOTT.
- Based in
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Experience
- over 12 years
- Known for
- Child Custody · Education · Employment
- Handles Child Custody, Education, and Employment matters from Salt Lake City, UT.
- Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About William N. Pohl: William N. Pohl is an associate based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Education, and Employment. William has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at FABIAN VANCOTT.
Areas of practice
Legal matters William takes on
William concentrates on child custody, education, employment, family law, and patent. Each area below outlines the kind of case William handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Child Custody
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Child Custody cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
William takes child custody matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.
Education cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
William takes education matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
William takes employment matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
William takes family law matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.
Patent cases in Salt Lake City, Utah
William takes patent matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet William N. Pohl — child custody lawyer in Salt Lake City
William N. Pohl is an associate based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Education, and Employment. William has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at FABIAN VANCOTT.
Mr. William N. Pohl is a lawyer practicing patents, education, family and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1996, and has been licensed for 12 years. William practices at Fabian VanCott in Salt Lake City, UT.
Working with William on a child custody matter
Mr. William N. Pohl is a lawyer practicing patents, education, family and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1996, and has been licensed for 12 years. William practices at Fabian VanCott in Salt Lake City, UT.
Clients William works with
William reviews new inquiries case-by-case for child custody, education, and employment matters in Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Brigham Young University
J.D. · 2013
University of California, Santa Barbara
B.S. Computer · 1996
Jurisdictions
William's state bar admissions
California registere
2015 · ACTIVE
Utah
2014 · ACTIVE
William studied at J.D. in Brigham Young University and B.S. Computer in University of California, Santa Barbara.
Law school and academic background
William completed J.D. in Brigham Young University and B.S. Computer in University of California, Santa Barbara. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice William runs in Utah is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
William's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of California Utah State Bar Patent Bar
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Locations
William N. Pohl's office in Salt Lake City
William's primary office is at 36 South State Street, Suite 1900, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111-1478. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
FABIAN VANCOTT
36 South State Street, Suite 1900
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-1478
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How to hire William N. Pohl — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new child custody attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with William usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
William charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; William will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a child custody attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
A short list to run through before you commit: How many child custody matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for William
William discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in child custody practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every child custody matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. William confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
William's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many child custody practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about William N. Pohl
How much does it cost to hire William for a child custody case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. William walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does William offer a free consultation?
William charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check William's current terms during booking.
How long do child custody cases in Utah typically take?
Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. William gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can William take my case if I'm outside Salt Lake City?
William is licensed in Utah. Matters governed by Utah law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — William will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with William?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. William will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is William accepting new child custody clients right now?
William's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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